Designed to offer detailed childbirth preparation in a small group setting. The class size is limited to encourage questions, discussion and individual attention. Topics include physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, the labor and birth process, Cesarean birth, pain management, post partum and the newborn. Class will integrate massage and breathing awareness with relaxation training.

Classes for 2013

One two-hour session a week from 6 pm to 8 pm for four weeks.

Series 5                                                May 28, and June 4, 11, 18
Series 6                                                July 2, 9, 16, 23
Series 7                                                August 6, 13, 20, 27
Series 8                                                September 10, 17, 24 and October 1
Series 9                                                October 15, 22, 29, and November 5
Series 10                                              November 19, and December 3, 10, 17

This four week class costs $65.  To register or for more information about Boone Family Birthplace's Family Life Education programs, please call 573.815.6400 or 800.872.9008, or write:

Family Life Education Coordinator
Boone Hospital Center
1600 East Broadway Box 48
Columbia MO, 65201